U.S. patent application number 15/368041 was filed with the patent office on 2017-03-23 for ultra low phosphorus lubricant compositions.
This patent application is currently assigned to VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC. Invention is credited to Steven G. DONNELLY, Ronald J. HIZA, Glenn A. MAZZAMARO.
Application Number | 20170081608 15/368041 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 44657124 |
Filed Date | 2017-03-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170081608 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
MAZZAMARO; Glenn A. ; et
al. |
March 23, 2017 |
ULTRA LOW PHOSPHORUS LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS
Abstract
A low-phosphorus lubricating composition having less than 600
ppm phosphorus, comprising at least 85 weight % of a lubricating
base blend, and an additive comprising the following, as weight %
of the total composition: (1) an organomolybdenum component
comprising: (a) an organomolybdenum complex, and (b) a molybdenum
dithiocarbamate, the organomolybdenum component being present at an
amount which provides about 400-800 ppm Mo; (2)
(iso-octyl-3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate), at
about 0.25-1.5%; (3) a dithiocarbamate component comprising (a)
methylene-bis-dialkyldithiocarbamate and (b) said molybdenum
dithiocarbamate, at a total dithiocarbamate component of about
0.6-1.2%; and (4) an alkylated diphenyl amine, at about
0.5-1.5%.
Inventors: |
MAZZAMARO; Glenn A.;
(Middlebury, CT) ; DONNELLY; Steven G.; (Bethel,
CT) ; HIZA; Ronald J.; (Monroe, CT) |
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Applicant: |
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VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC |
NORWALK |
CT |
US |
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Assignee: |
VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
NORWALK
CT
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Family ID: |
44657124 |
Appl. No.: |
15/368041 |
Filed: |
December 2, 2016 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
C10M 2207/289 20130101;
C10M 2223/045 20130101; C10M 141/10 20130101; C10N 2030/54
20200501; C10M 141/12 20130101; C10N 2030/08 20130101; C10M 141/08
20130101; C10M 141/06 20130101; C10M 2207/144 20130101; C10M
2227/09 20130101; C10M 2207/284 20130101; C10N 2030/12 20130101;
C10M 2215/064 20130101; C10N 2010/12 20130101; C10N 2030/38
20200501; C10M 2219/068 20130101; C10M 2215/223 20130101; C10M
2219/066 20130101; C10N 2010/04 20130101; C10M 2207/044 20130101;
C10M 2207/026 20130101; C10N 2030/42 20200501; C10N 2030/06
20130101; C10N 2040/25 20130101; C10M 2215/22 20130101; C10N
2010/12 20130101; C10M 2219/068 20130101; C10N 2010/04 20130101;
C10M 2219/068 20130101; C10N 2010/12 20130101; C10M 2223/045
20130101; C10N 2010/04 20130101; C10M 2215/22 20130101; C10N
2010/12 20130101; C10M 2219/068 20130101; C10N 2010/12 20130101;
C10M 2219/068 20130101; C10N 2010/04 20130101; C10M 2223/045
20130101; C10N 2010/04 20130101 |
International
Class: |
C10M 141/08 20060101
C10M141/08; C10M 141/12 20060101 C10M141/12 |
Claims
1. A low-phosphorus lubricating composition having less than 600
ppm phosphorus, comprising at least 85 weight % of a lubricating
base blend, and an additive comprising the following, as weight %
of the total composition: (1) an organomolybdenum component
comprising: (a) an organomolybdenum complex prepared by reacting
about 1 mole of fatty oil, about 1.0 to 2.5 moles of diethanolamine
and a molybdenum source sufficient to yield about 0.1 to 12.0
percent of molybdenum, and (b) a molybdenum dithiocarbamate, the
organomolybdenum component being present at an amount which
provides about 400-800 ppm Mo; (2) a hindered phenol component
being (iso-octyl-3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate),
at about 0.25-1.5%; (3) a dithiocarbamate component comprising (a)
methylene-bis-dialkyldithiocarbamate and (b) said molybdenum
dithiocarbamate, at a total dithiocarbamate component of about
0.6-1.2%; and (4) an alkylated diphenyl amine, at about
0.5-1.5%.
2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the additive
comprises: (1) an organomolybdenum component comprising: (a) the
organomolybdenum complex, and (b) the molybdenum dithiocarbamate
being present from about 0.5-0.6%, the organomolybdenum component
being present at an amount which provides about 400-700 ppm Mo; (2)
the hindered phenol component at about 1.25-1.5%; (3) the
dithiocarbamate component comprising (a) the
methylene-bis-dialkyldithiocarbamate and (b) said molybdenum
dithiocarbamate, at a total dithiocarbamate component of about
1.0-1.2%; and (4) the alkylated diphenyl amine, at about 0.75-1.5%.
Description
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 14/861,521 filed Sep. 22, 2015, which is a
continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/580,854 filed
Dec. 23, 2014, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 14/230,777 filed
Mar. 31, 2014, which is continuation of U.S. patent application
Ser. No. 13/071,785, filed Mar. 25, 2011, which claims priority of
U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/317,499, filed Mar. 25,
2010.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Field of the Invention
[0003] The invention concerns additive compositions and lubricating
compositions for use in a low phosphorus environment, which provide
excellent phosphorus retention and improved resistance to lead and
copper corrosion.
[0004] Discussion of the Prior Art
[0005] Government regulations over the last several decades have
required Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to improve fuel
economy and reduce pollution emissions for gasoline and diesel
powered vehicles. It is common knowledge that OEMs and lubricant
companies expect government to mandate even stricter fuel economy
and emission requirements in the future. Many, if not all, of the
vehicles now on the road contain pollution control devices to
reduce pollution.
[0006] Engine oils are formulated with antioxidants, friction
modifiers, dispersants and antiwear additives to improve vehicle
fuel economy, cleanliness and wear. Unfortunately, many of these
additives contribute to the fouling of the pollution control
devices. When this occurs, vehicles emit high levels of pollution
because of the failing performance of the pollution control
devices.
[0007] It has been determined that high levels of phosphorus,
sulfur and ash in gasoline and diesel engine oils can negatively
affect the performance of pollution control devices. Not only is
the level of phosphorus in engine oil important for the proper
performance of pollution control devices but also phosphorus
volatility. Phosphorous volatility can have a significant negative
impact on the performance of pollution control devices. For
example, phosphorus compounds with a high level of phosphorus
volatility will have a greater negative impact on the performance
of vehicle pollution control devices than phosphorus compounds with
a low level of phosphorus volatility. New gasoline and diesel
engine oil specifications require engine oils to contain low levels
of phosphorus, sulfur and ash to protect the pollution control
devices. Unfortunately, the antiwear additives used in engine oils
to protect the engine contain sulfur and phosphorus. To ensure
proper wear protection for gasoline powered engines and the
pollution control equipment, GF-5, the most recent engine oil
specification for gasoline powered vehicles, specifies a phosphorus
range of 600 and 800 ppm and phosphorus volatility retention of at
least 79% minimum.
[0008] Molybdenum additives are well known to those skilled in the
art of oil formulation to act as friction modifiers to reduce
engine friction and thereby improve vehicle fuel economy. However,
it is also well known that high levels of molybdenum in engine oil
can cause engine corrosion and wear. When this occurs, engine life
expectancy is greatly reduced.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 6,806,241, which is incorporated herein by
reference, teaches a three-component antioxidant additive
comprising: (1) an organomolybdenum compound, (2) an alklyated
diphenylamine and (3) a sulfur compound being a thiadiazole and/or
dithiocarbamate.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 5,840,672, which is incorporated herein by
reference, describes an antioxidant system for lubrication base
oils as a three-component system comprising (1) an organomolybdenum
compound, (2) an alkylated diphenylamine and (3) a sulfurized
olefin and/or sulfurized hindered phenol.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] A novel lubricant composition has been discovered that
contains friction modifiers, antiwear additives, antioxidants and
corrosion inhibitors with a high molybedenum and low phosphorus
content that offers excellent fuel economy while maintaining good
corrosion and wear protection and significantly reduced level of
phosphorus volatility. The novel lubricant composition contains 600
ppm or less of phosphorus and 800 ppm or less of molybedenum. It
can be used as a top treat to existing fully formulated gasoline or
diesel engine oils or combined with one or more dispersants,
detergents, VI improvers, base oils and any other additive(s)
needed to make fully formulated engine oil.
System A.
[0012] Surprisingly, it has been discovered that the above
objectives can be achieved with an additive composition in
combination with a lubricating base blend to form a lubricating
composition, the additive comprising, as weight percent of a total
lubricating composition [0013] (1) an organomolybdenum compound,
which provides about 0.1-800 ppm Mo, preferably 50-800 ppm, more
preferably about 700 ppm; [0014] (2) an alkylated diphenylamine, at
about 0.1-2.0%, preferably about 0.25-1.25%, more preferably about
0.5-1.5%; [0015] (3) a hindered phenol, at about 0.1-2.0%,
preferably about 0.5-1.5%, more preferably about 0.75-1.5% and
[0016] (4) a dithiocarbamate, at about 0.1-2.0%, preferably about
0.25-1.5%, more preferably about 0.4-1.0%, and most preferably
about 0.4-0.9%.
System B.
[0017] It has also been discovered that surprising results in terms
of corrosion resistance are achieved by an alternate embodiment, in
which the presence of zinc dithiocarbamate obviates the need for an
alklyated diphenylamine. The additive composition comprises, in
combination with a lubricating base blend to form a lubricating
composition, following in weight % of the total lubricating
composition: [0018] (1) an organomolybdenum compound, which
provides about 0.1-800 ppm Mo, preferably 50-800 ppm, more
preferably about 700 ppm; [0019] (2) a hindered phenol, at about
0.1-2.0%, preferably 0.5-2.0%; more preferably about 0.50-1.5%, and
[0020] (3) a zinc dithiocarbamate, at about 0.1-2.0%, preferably
0.5-1.5%, more preferably about 0.5-1.0%.
[0021] A particular embodiment of System B, therefore, is as a
lubricating composition comprising a base blend in combination with
the System B additive, which lubricating composition is
substantially free of alkylated diphenylmamine.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(1) Organomolybdenum Compound
[0022] A preferred organomolybdenum compound is prepared by
reacting about 1 mole of fatty oil, about 1.0 to 2.5 moles of
diethanolamine and a molybdenum source sufficient to yield about
0.1 to 12.0 percent of molybdenum based on the weight of the
complex at elevated temperatures (i.e. greater than room
temperature). A temperature range of about 70.degree. to
160.degree. C. is considered to be an example of an embodiment of
the invention. The organomolybdenum component of the invention is
prepared by sequentially reacting fatty oil, diethanolamine and a
molybdenum source by the condensation method described in U.S. Pat.
No. 4,889,647, incorporated herein by reference, and is
commercially available from R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc. of
Norwalk, Conn. as Molyvan.RTM. 855. The reaction yields a reaction
product mixture. The major components are believed to have the
structural formulae:
##STR00001##
wherein R' represents a fatty oil residue. An embodiment for the
present invention are fatty oils which are glyceryl esters of
higher fatty acids containing at least 12 carbon atoms and may
contain 22 carbon atoms and higher. Such esters are commonly known
as vegetable and animal oils. Examples of useful vegetable oils are
oils derived from coconut, corn, cottonseed, linseed, peanut,
soybean and sunflower seed. Similarly, animal fatty oils such as
tallow may be used. The source of molybdenum may be an
oxygen-containing molybdenum compound capable of reacting with the
intermediate reaction product of fatty oil and diethanolamine to
form an ester-type molybdenum complex. The source of molybdenum
includes, among others, ammonium molybdates, molybdenum oxides and
mixtures thereof.
[0023] A sulfur- and phosphorus-free organomolybdenum compound that
may be used may be prepared by reacting a sulfur- and
phosphorus-free molybdenum source with an organic compound
containing amino and/or alcohol groups. Examples of sulfur- and
phosphorus-free molybdenum sources include molybdenum trioxide,
ammonium molybdate, sodium molybdate and potassium molybdate. The
amino groups may be monoamines, diamines, or polyamines. The
alcohol groups may be mono-substituted alcohols, diols or
bis-alcohols, or polyalcohols. As an example, the reaction of
diamines with fatty oils produces a product containing both amino
and alcohol groups that can react with the sulfur- and
phosphorus-free molybdenum source.
[0024] Examples of sulfur- and phosphorus-free organomolybdenum
compounds include the following: [0025] 1. Compounds prepared by
reacting certain basic nitrogen compounds with a molybdenum source
as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,259,195 and 4,261,843. [0026] 2.
Compounds prepared by reacting a hydrocarbyl substituted hydroxy
alkylated amine with a molybdenum source as described in U.S. Pat.
No. 4,164,473. [0027] 3. Compounds prepared by reacting a phenol
aldehyde condensation product, a mono-alkylated alkylene diamine,
and a molybdenum source as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,266,945.
[0028] 4. Compounds prepared by reacting a fatty oil,
diethanolamine, and a molybdenum source as described in U.S. Pat.
No. 4,889,647. [0029] 5. Compounds prepared by reacting a fatty oil
or acid with 2-(2-aminoethyl)aminoethanol, and a molybdenum source
as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,137,647. [0030] 6. Compounds
prepared by reacting a secondary amine with a molybdenum source as
described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,692,256. [0031] 7. Compounds prepared
by reacting a diol, diamino, or amino-alcohol compound with a
molybdenum source as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,412,130. [0032]
8. Compounds prepared by reacting a fatty oil, mono-alkylated
alkylene diamine, and a molybdenum source as described in U.S. Pat.
No. 6,509,303. [0033] 9. Compounds prepared by reacting a fatty
acid, mono-alkylated alkylene diamine, glycerides, and a molybdenum
source as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,528,463.
[0034] Examples of commercially available sulfur- and
phosphorus-free oil soluble molybdenum compounds are available
under the trade name SAKURA-LUBE from Asahi Denka Kogyo K.K., and
MOLYVAN.RTM.. from R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
[0035] Sulfur-containing organomolybdenum compounds may be used and
may be prepared by a variety of methods. One method involves
reacting a sulfur and phosphorus-free molybdenum source with an
amino group and one or more sulfur sources. Sulfur sources can
include for example, but are not limited to, carbon disulfide,
hydrogen sulfide, sodium sulfide and elemental sulfur.
Alternatively, the sulfur-containing molybdenum compound may be
prepared by reacting a sulfur-containing molybdenum source with an
amino group or thiuram group and optionally a second sulfur source.
Examples of sulfur- and phosphorus-free molybdenum sources include
molybdenum trioxide, ammonium molybdate, sodium molybdate,
potassium molybdate, and molybdenum halides. The amino groups may
be monoamines, diamines, or polyamines. As an example, the reaction
of molybdenum trioxide with a secondary amine and carbon disulfide
produces molybdenum dithiocarbamates. Alternatively, the reaction
of (NH.sub.4).sub.2Mo.sub.3S.sub.13.H.sub.2O where n varies between
0 and 2, with a tetralkylthiuram disulfide, produces a trinuclear
sulfur-containing molybdenum dithiocarbamate.
[0036] Examples of sulfur-containing organomolybdenum compounds
appearing in patents and patent applications include the following:
[0037] 1. Compounds prepared by reacting molybdenum trioxide with a
secondary amine and carbon disulfide as described in U.S. Pat. Nos.
3,509,051 and 3,356,702. [0038] 2. Compounds prepared by reacting a
sulfur-free molybdenum source with a secondary amine, carbon
disulfide, and an additional sulfur source as described in U.S.
Pat. No. 4,098,705. [0039] 3. Compounds prepared by reacting a
molybdenum halide with a secondary amine and carbon disulfide as
described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,178,258. [0040] 4. Compounds prepared
by reacting a molybdenum source with a basic nitrogen compound and
a sulfur source as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,263,152,
4,265,773, 4,272,387, 4,285,822, 4,369,119, and 4,395,343. [0041]
5. Compounds prepared by reacting ammonium tetrathiomolybdate with
a basic nitrogen compound as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,283,295.
[0042] 6. Compounds prepared by reacting an olefin, sulfur, an
amine and a molybdenum source as described in U.S. Pat. No.
4,362,633. [0043] 7. Compounds prepared by reacting ammonium
tetrathiomolybdate with a basic nitrogen compound and an organic
sulfur source as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,402,840. [0044] 8.
Compounds prepared by reacting a phenolic compound, an amine and a
molybdenum source with a sulfur source as described in U.S. Pat.
No. 4,466,901. [0045] 9. Compounds prepared by reacting a
triglyceride, a basic nitrogen compound, a molybdenum source, and a
sulfur source as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,765,918. [0046] 10.
Compounds prepared by reacting alkali metal alkylthioxanthate salts
with molybdenum halides as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,966,719.
[0047] 11. Compounds prepared by reacting a tetralkylthiuram
disulfide with molybdenum hexacarbonyl as described in U.S. Pat.
No. 4,978,464. [0048] 12. Compounds prepared by reacting an alkyl
dixanthogen with molybdenum hexacarbonyl as described in U.S. Pat.
No. 4,990,271. [0049] 13. Compounds prepared by reacting alkali
metal alkylxanthate salts with dimolybdenum tetra-acetate as
described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,995,996. [0050] 14. Compounds prepared
by reacting (NH.sub.4).sub.2Mo.sub.3S.sub.13.H.sub.2O with an
alkali metal dialkyldithiocarbamate or tetralkyl thiuram disulfide
as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,232,276. [0051] 15. Compounds
prepared by reacting an ester or acid with a diamine, a molybdenum
source and carbon disulfide as described in U.S. Pat. No.
6,103,674. [0052] 16. Compounds prepared by reacting an alkali
metal dialkyldithiocarbamate with 3-chloropropionic acid, followed
by molybdenum trioxide, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,117,826.
[0053] 17. Trinuclear moly compounds prepared by reacting a moly
source with a ligand sufficient to render the moly additive oil
soluble and a sulfur source as described in U.S. Pat. Nos.
6,232,276; 7,309,680 and WO99/31113, e.g. Infineum.RTM. C9455B.
[0054] Examples of commercially available sulfur-containing oil
soluble molybdenum compounds available under the trade name
SAKURA-LUBE, from Asahi Denka Kogyo K.K., MOLYVAN.RTM. additives
from R. T. Vanderbilt Company, and NAUGALUBE from Crompton
Corporation.
[0055] Molybdenum dithiocarbamates may be present as either the
organomolybdem compound and/or as the dithiocarbamate, and may be
illustrated by the following structure,
##STR00002##
where R is an alkyl group containing 4 to 18 carbons or H, and X is
O or S.
[0056] Other oil-soluble organomolybdenum compounds which may be
used in the present invention include molybdenum dithiocarbamates,
amine molybdates, molybdate esters, molybdate amides and alkyl
molybdates.
[0057] It is contemplated that oil-soluble organotungsten compounds
may be substituted for the organomolybdenum compound, including
amine tungstate (Vanlube.RTM. W 324) and tungsten
dithiocarbamates.
(2) Alkylated Diphenyl Amines (ADPA)
[0058] Alkylated diphenyl amines are widely available antioxidants
for lubricants. One possible embodiment of an alkylated diphenyl
amine for the invention are secondary alkylated diphenylamines such
as those described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,840,672, which is hereby
incorporated by reference. These secondary alkylated diphenylamines
are described by the formula X--NH--Y, wherein X and Y each
independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group
having wherein the substituents for the phenyl group include alkyl
groups having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 4-12 carbon atoms,
alkylaryl groups, hydroxyl, carboxy and nitro groups and wherein at
least one of the phenyl groups is substituted with an alkyl group
of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 4-12 carbon atoms. It is also
possible to use commercially available ADPAs including VANLUBE.RTM.
SL (mixed alklyated diphenylamines), DND, NA (mixed alklyated
diphenylamines), 81 (p,p'-dioctyldiphenylamine) and 961 (mixed
oxylated and butylated diphenylamines) manufactured by R. T.
Vanderbilt Company, Inc., Naugalube.RTM. 640, 680 and 438L
manufactured by Chemtura Corporation and Irganox.RTM.L-57 and L-67
manufactured by Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation and Lubrizol
5150A & C manufactured by Lubrizol. Another possible ADPA for
use in the invention is a reaction product of N-phenyl-benzenamine
and 2,4,4-trimethylpentene.
[0059] Alkylated diphenylamines, also known as diarylamine
antioxidants, include, but are not limited to diarylamines having
the formula:
##STR00003##
wherein R' and R'' each independently represents a substituted or
unsubstituted aryl group having from 6 to 30 carbon atoms.
Illustrative of substituents for the aryl group include aliphatic
hydrocarbon groups such as alkyl having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms,
hydroxy groups, halogen radicals, carboxylic acid or ester groups,
or nitro groups.
[0060] The aryl group is preferably substituted or unsubstituted
phenyl or naphthyl, particularly wherein one or both of the aryl
groups are substituted with at least one alkyl having from 4 to 30
carbon atoms, preferably from 4 to 18 carbon atoms, most preferably
from 4 to 9 carbon atoms. It is preferred that one or both aryl
groups be substituted, e.g. mono-alkylated diphenylamine,
di-alkylated diphenylamine, or mixtures of mono- and di-alkylated
diphenylamines.
[0061] The diarylamines may be of a structure containing more than
one nitrogen atom in the molecule. Thus the diarylamine may contain
at least two nitrogen atoms wherein at least one nitrogen atom has
two aryl groups attached thereto, e.g. as in the case of various
diamines having a secondary nitrogen atom as well as two aryls on
one of the nitrogen atoms.
[0062] Examples of diarylamines that may be used include, but are
not limited to: diphenylamine; various alkylated diphenylamines;
3-hydroxydiphenylamine; N-phenyl-1,2-phenylenediamine;
N-phenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine; monobutyldiphenylamine;
dibutyldiphenylamine; monooctyldiphenylamine; dioctyldiphenylamine;
monononyldiphenylamine; dinonyldiphenylamine;
monotetradecyldiphenylamine; ditetradecyldiphenylamine,
phenyl-alpha-naphthylamine; monooctyl phenyl-alpha-naphthylamine;
phenyl-beta-naphthylamine; monoheptyldiphenylamine;
diheptyldiphenylamine; p-oriented styrenated diphenylamine; mixed
butyloctyldiphenylamine; and mixed octylstyryldiphenylamine.
[0063] Examples of commercially available diarylamines include, for
example, diarylamines available under the trade name IRGANOX.RTM.
from Ciba Specialty Chemicals; NAUGALUBE.RTM. from Crompton
Corporation; GOODRITE.RTM. from BF Goodrich Specialty Chemicals;
VANLUBE.RTM. from R. T. Vanderbilt Company Inc.
[0064] Another class of aminic antioxidants includes phenothiazine
or alkylated phenothiazine having the chemical formula:
##STR00004##
wherein R.sub.1 is a linear or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.24 alkyl,
aryl, heteroalkyl or alkylaryl group and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a
linear or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.24 alkyl, heteroalkyl, or
alkylaryl group. Alkylated phenothiazine may be selected from the
group consisting of monotetradecylphenothiazine,
ditetradecylphenothiazine, monodecylphenothiazine,
didecylphenothiazine, monononylphenothiazine, dinonylphenothiazine,
monoctylphenothiazine, dioctylphenothiazine,
monobutylphenothiazine, dibutylphenothiazine,
monostyrylphenothiazine, distyrylphenothiazine,
butyloctylphenothiazine, and styryloctylphenothiazine.
(3) Hindered Phenol
[0065] The hindered phenol may be of the formula:
##STR00005##
where R=alkyl group with 4-16 carbons, or the hindered phenol is
bis-2'6'-di tert butyl phenol. Preferred alkyl groups are butyl,
ethylhexyl, iso-octyl, isostearyl and stearyl. A particularly
preferred hindered phenol is available from R.T. Vanderbilt
Company, Inc. as Vanlube.RTM. BHC
(Iso-octyl-3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate) also
known as butyl hydroxy-hydrocinnamate. Other hindered phenols may
include oil-soluble non-sulfur phenolics, including but not limited
to those described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,772,921, incorporated herein
by reference.
[0066] Non-limiting examples of sterically hindered phenols
include, but are not limited to, 2,6-di-tertiary butylphenol, 2,6
di-tertiary butyl methylphenol, 4-ethyl-2,6-di-tertiary
butylphenol, 4-propyl-2,6-di-tertiary butylphenol,
4-butyl-2,6-di-tertiary butylphenol, 4-pentyl-2,6-di-tertiary
butylphenol, 4-hexyl-2,6-di-tertiary butylphenol,
4-heptyl-2,6-di-tertiary butylphenol,
4-(2-ethylhexyl)-2,6-di-tertiary butylphenol,
4-octyl-2,6-di-tertiary butylphenol, 4-nonyl-2,6-di-tertiary
butylphenol, 4-decyl-2,6-di-tertiary butylphenol,
4-undecyl-2,6-di-tertiary butylphenol, 4-dodecyl-2,6-di-tertiary
butylphenol, methylene bridged sterically hindered phenols
including but not limited to
4,4-methylenebis(6-tert-butyl-o-cresol),
4,4-methylenebis(2-tert-amyl-o-cresol), 2,2-methylenebis(4-methyl-6
tert-butylphenol, 4,4-methylene-bis(2,6-di-tert-butylphenol) and
mixtures thereof as described in U.S. Publication No.
2004/0266630.
(4) Dithiocarbamate
[0067] (i) Ashless Bisdithiocarbamate
[0068] The bisdithiocarbamates of formula II are known compounds
described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,648,985, incorporated herein by
reference:
##STR00006## [0069] The compounds are characterized by R.sup.4,
R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 which are the same or different and
are hydrocarbyl groups having 1 to 13 carbon atoms. Embodiments for
the present invention include bisdithiocarbamates wherein R.sup.4,
R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are the same or different and are
branched or straight chain alkyl groups having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.
R.sup.8 is an aliphatic group such as straight and branched
alkylene groups containing 1 to 8 carbons.
[0070] A preferred ashless dithiocarbamate is
methylene-bis-dialkyldithiocarbamate, where alkyl groups contain
3-16 carbon atoms, and is available commercially under the
tradename VANLUBE.RTM. 7723 from R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
[0071] The ashless dialkyldithiocarbamates include compounds that
are soluble or dispersable in the additive package. It is also
preferred that the ashless dialkyldithiocarbamate be of low
volatility, preferably having a molecular weight greater than 250
daltons, most preferably having a molecular weight greater than 400
daltons. Examples of ashless dithiocarbamates that may be used
include, but are not limited to,
methylenebis(dialkyldithiocarbamate),
ethylenebis(dialkyldithiocarbamate), isobutyl
disulfide-2,2'-bis(dialkyldithiocarbamate), hydroxyalkyl
substituted dialkyldithiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates prepared from
unsaturated compounds, dithiocarbamates prepared from norbornylene,
and dithiocarbamates prepared from epoxides, where the alkyl groups
of the dialkyldithiocarbamate can preferably have from 1 to 16
carbons. Examples of dialkyldithiocarbamates that may be used are
disclosed in the following patents: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,693,598;
4,876,375; 4,927,552; 4,957,643; 4,885,365; 5,789,357; 5,686,397;
5,902,776; 2,786,866; 2,710,872; 2,384,577; 2,897,152; 3,407,222;
3,867,359; and 4,758,362.
[0072] Examples of preferred ashless dithiocarbamates are:
Methylenebis(dibutyldithiocarbamate),
Ethylenebis(dibutyldithiocarbamate), Isobutyl
disulfide-2,2'-bis(dibutyldithiocarbamate),
Dibutyl-N,N-dibutyl-(dithiocarbamyl)succinate, 2-hydroxypropyl
dibutyldithiocarbamate, Butyl(dibutyldithiocarbamyl)acetate, and
S-carbomethoxy-ethyl-N,N-dibutyl dithiocarbamate. The most
preferred ashless dithiocarbamate is
methylenebis(dibutyldithiocarbamate).
[0073] (ii) Ashless Dithiocarbamate Ester.
##STR00007##
[0074] The compounds of formula III are characterized by groups
R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 which are the same or
different and are hydrocarbyl groups having 1 to 13 carbon atoms.
VANLUBE.RTM. 732 (dithiocarbamate derivative) and VANLUBE.RTM. 981
(dithiocarbamate derivative) are commercially available from R.T.
Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
[0075] (iii) Metal Dithiocarbamates.
##STR00008##
[0076] The dithiocarbamates of the formula IV are known compounds.
One of the processes of preparation is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.
2,492,314, which is hereby incorporated by reference. R.sup.13 and
R.sup.14 in the formula IV represent branched and straight chain
alkyl groups having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, M is a metal cation and n
is an integer based upon the valency of the metal cation (e.g. n=1
for sodium (Na.sup.+); n=2 for zinc (Zn.sup.2+); etc.). Molybdenum
dithiocarbamate processes are described in U.S. Pat. Nos.
3,356,702; 4,098,705; and 5,627,146, each of which is hereby
incorporated by reference. Substitution is described as branched or
straight chain ranging from 8 to 13 carbon atoms in each alkyl
group.
[0077] Embodiments for the present invention include metal
dithiocarbamates such as antimony, zinc, tungsten and molybdenum
dithiocarbamates. A preferred metal dithiocarbamate is zinc
diamyldithiocarbamate, available as Vanlube.RTM. AZ, but may also
be zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate or piperidinium pentamethylene
dithiocarbamate
[0078] It is noted that molybdenum dithiocarbamate (e.g. molybdenum
dialkyl dithiocarbamate available as Molyvan.RTM. 822) may be used
in the present invention as both the required organomolybdenum
compound and/or as the required dithiocarbamate. Where present as
the sole dithiocarbamate, the relative amount of molybdenum
dithiocarbamate should be counted as per the dithiocarbamate
requirement set forth herein. Where a further dithiocarbamate is
also present (e.g. zinc dithiocarbamate or ashless
dithiocarbamate), the MoDTC should be counted toward the
organomolybdenum compound requirement.
[0079] The components of the additive compositions of the invention
can either be added individually to a base blend to form the
lubricating composition of the invention or they can be premixed to
form an additive composition which can then be added to the base
blend. The resulting lubricating composition should comprise a
major amount (i.e. at least 85% by weight) of base blend and a
minor amount (i.e. less than 10% by weight, preferably about 2-5%)
of the additive composition.
[0080] In order to satisfy the desire of industry to have an
ultra-low phosphorus lubricating composition, the phosphorus level
should be less than 600 ppm, preferably less than 300 ppm. The
phosphorus may be provided in the form of zinc
dialklydithiophosphate (ZDDP), in either conventional or
fluorinated form (F-ZDDP), or as any ashless phosphorus source. It
is also noted that while the inventive additive composition works
to surprisingly reduce corrosion in ultra-low phosphorus oils, use
of the additive composition is contemplated for base oils
regardless of the phosphorus level.
[0081] Molybdenum from the organomolybdenum compound should be in
the range of 0.1-800 ppm as part of the entire lubricating oil
composition. Alkylated diphenylamine should be in the range of
about 0.1% to 2.0%; Hindered phenol should be in the range of about
0.1% to 2.0%; and the dithiocarbamate should be in the range of 0.1
to 2.0%.
[0082] Zinc dialkyl dithiophosphates ("ZDDPs") are also used in
lubricating oils. ZDDPs have good antiwear and antioxidant
properties and have been used to pass cam wear tests, such as the
Seq. IVA and TU3 Wear Test. Many patents address the manufacture
and use of ZDDPs including U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,904,401; 4,957,649; and
6,114,288. Non-limiting general ZDDP types are primary, secondary
and mixtures of primary and secondary ZDDPs. mixtures of primary
and secondary ZDDPs and low volatility phosphorous compounds
described in, and function the same as the antiwear additives
described in, the non-limiting patent applications US 2010/0062956
and US 2010/0056407. It is not necessary for the low volatility
phosphorus containing antiwear additive to contain zinc. Nitrogen
containing compounds can also be used in place of zinc. The terms
low volatility is defined by the GF-5 specification. The GF-5
specification is the next passenger car motor oil specification
which limits phosphorous volatility. Modification to this term in
subsequent gasoline and diesel engine oil specifications are also
included for reference. In general, any low volatile, phosphorus
containing antiwear additive is suitable for use with this
invention.
Base Oils
[0083] A suitable base blend is any partially formulated engine oil
consisting of one or more base oils, dispersants, detergents, VI
improvers and any other additives such that when combined with the
inventive composition constitutes a fully formulated motor oil. A
base blend can also be any fully formulated engine oil for any
gasoline, diesel, natural gas, bio-fuel powered vehicle that is top
treated with the inventive composition. Base oils suitable for use
in formulating the compositions, additives and concentrates
described herein may be selected from any of the synthetic or
natural oils or mixtures thereof. The synthetic base oils include
alkyl esters of dicarboxylic acids, polyglycols and alcohols,
poly-alpha-olefins, including polybutenes, alkyl benzenes, organic
esters of phosphoric acids, polysilicone oils, and alkylene oxide
polymers, interpolymers, copolymers and derivatives thereof where
the terminal hydroxyl groups have been modified by esterification,
etherification, and the like.
[0084] Natural base oils include animal oils and vegetable oils
(e.g., castor oil, lard oil), liquid petroleum oils and
hydrorefined, solvent-treated or acid-treated mineral lubricating
oils of the paraffinic, naphthenic and mixed paraffinic-naphthenic
types. Oils of lubricating viscosity derived from coal or shale are
also useful base oils. The base oil typically has a viscosity of
about 2.5 to about 15 cSt and preferably about 2.5 to about 11 cSt
at 100.degree. C.
[0085] The data in Table 1 demonstrate the superior Cu/Pb corrosion
protection offered by the inventive additive composition, where
numbers indicate weight percent as part of the entire lubricant
composition. Corrosion resistance is measured according to HTCBT,
High Temperature Corrosion Bench Test (ASTM D 6594), wherein lower
number indicates less corrosion. The comparative prior art
compounds C1, C5 and C10 are prepared according to U.S. Pat. No.
6,806,241. The molybdenum ester/amide can be found commercially as
Molyvan.RTM. 855, manufactured by R.T. Vanderbilt Company.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 High Temperature Corrosion Bench Test Data
C1 2 3 4 C5 6 7 8 9 C10 Base Blend* 95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00
95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00 Diluent Oil** 1.40 1.40 1.40 0.90
2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 0.80 2.00 Butyl Hydroxy- 1.50 0.75 1.50 1.50
0.75 0.75 1.50 hydrocinnamate Molybdenum ester/amide, 0.90 0.90
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.50 0.90 7.9% Mo Molybdenum 0.60
dithiocarbamate, 4.9% Mo Styryl/octyl diphenylamine 1.50 0.75 0.50
1.50 0.75 0.75 0.50 1.50 Zinc dialkyldithiocarbamate, 1.00 1.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 50% active Zinc dialkyldithiophosphate 0.20
0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 (1), 7.5% P Methylene-bis
dibutyl, 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 dithiocarbamate Zinc
dialkyldithiophosphate 0.20 (2), 7.5% P Tolutriazole derivative
TOTAL 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
100.00 100.00 Molybdenum content, ppm 700 700 700 700 700 700 700
700 700 700 (nominal) Phosphorus content, ppm 150 150 150 150 150
150 150 150 150 150 (nominal) HTBCT corrosion, Cu + Pb 369 81 20 59
600 563 268 132 132 351 (ppm) HTCBT Cu/Pb (ppm) 43/326 17/64 12/8
0/59 192/408 148/415 204/64 63/69 63/69 227/124 *Base blend is a
GF-4 base oil including dispersant, detergent, and viscosity
modifier **Diluent is base oil without additives to bring the total
to 100%.
[0086] It can be seen that the four component system, based on zinc
dialkyldithiocarbamate, as set out in examples 3 and 4, provides
vastly superior corrosion inhibition compared to prior art example
C1 (lacking hindered phenol). Example 7, based on ashless
dithiocarbamate, provides superior results compared to prior art
example C5 (which lacks a hindered phenol). Additive compositions
based on ashless dialkyldithiocarbamate achieve improved results
when accompanied by a zinc dialkyldithiocarbamate (example 8, 9).
Surprisingly, it is seen that the presence of zinc
dialkyldithiocarbamate results in excellent protection, even
without ADPA, as shown in Example 2; while using only ashless
dialkyldithiocarbamate without zinc dialkyldithiocarbamate (example
6) requires the presence of ADPA in order to achieve the desired
synergy.
[0087] ASTM Test Method D 7589 measures the effects of automotive
engine oils on the fuel economy of passenger cars and light duty
trucks in the Sequence VID spark ignition engine. Fuel economy of
the candidate oil is measured as % improvement over the SAE 10W-30
reference oil. FEI1 represents the "initial" fuel economy
improvement (measured after 16 hours of break-in) and FEI2
represents the "aged" fuel economy improvement (measured after 100
hours of operation). The following data contains several different
GF-4 formulations from the current invention (Systems A and B) that
were run in this test, demonstrating superior fuel economy. The
GF-4 base blend used in all formulations contains typical levels of
dispersant and detergent additives and OCP viscosity modifier in
Group III basestock. All formulations contain alkylated
diphenylamine, hindered phenolic, and dithiocarbamate antioxidants.
Formulation 15 is similar to Formulation 14, except it contains a
much higher level of molybdenum and results in much improved fuel
economy. Formulation 16 contains similar level of molybdenum as
Formulation 15, but from a different organomolybdenum source, as
well as an ashless dialkyldithiocarbamate. Formulation 16 also
exhibits much improved fuel economy in the Seq. VID engine
test.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Engine Test Data 14 15 16 17 17' GF-4
Requirement Formulation SAE Viscosity Grade 5W-20 5W-20 5W-20 5W-30
5W-30 GF-4 Base 95.50 95.25 96.20 96.05 96.05 Hindered phenol ester
1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 Alkylated diphenylamine 0.75 0.75 0.75
0.75 0.75 ZDDP, 7.5% P 0.35 0.35 0.20 0.35 0.35 Molybdenum
ester/amide, 8% Mo 0.15 0.90 0.50 0.50 0.50 Molybdenum
dithiocarbamate, 5% -- -- 0.60 0.60 0.60 Mo Borate ester, 1% B 0.50
0.50 -- -- -- Zinc dithiocarbamate (50% 1.00 1.00 -- -- -- active?)
ashless bis-dithiocarbamate -- -- 0.40 0.40 0.40 Triazole
derivative -- -- 0.10 0.10 0.10 Non-molybdenum friction modifier
0.50 -- -- -- -- Viscosity Analysis HTHS150, cP NR NR 2.70 3.10
3.09 2.6 min. (5W-20) 2.9 min. (5W-30) kV100, fresh 8.64 8.63 NR NR
10.74 9.3 max. (5W-20) 12.5 max. (5W-30) Elemental Analysis
Calcium, ppm 2068 2095 1982 1926 1972 No limit Molybdenum, ppm 118
726 725 691 679 No limit Phosphorus, ppm 248 259 169 238 250 800
ppm max. Zinc, ppm 912 925 173 256 283 No limit Sequence VID
Results FEI1, % 1.04 1.23 1.49 NR NR No limit FEI2, % 0.80 1.12
1.26 NR NR 0.9% min. (5W-20) FEISum, % 1.84 2.35 2.75 NR NR 2.1%
min. (5W-20) Sequence IIIG Results Viscosity increase, % NR NR NR
54.8 74.8 150% min. Weighted Piston Deposits, merit NR NR NR 4.18
3.22 3.5 min. Avg. Cam & Lifter Wear, microns NR NR NR 22.6
37.9 60 max. Phosphorus retention, % NR NR NR 92.2 87.6 79% min.
(GF-5 only)
[0088] The Sequence IIIG engine test measures oil thickening,
piston deposit formation, and valve train wear during
high-temperature conditions, simulating high-speed service during
relatively high ambient temperature conditions using a 1996/1997
3.8 L Series II General Motors V-6 fuel-injected gasoline engine
running on unleaded gasoline, operating at 125 bhp, 3,600 rpm, and
150.degree. C. oil temperature for 100 hours according to ASTM
D7320 test method. It is a severe test that is very difficult to
pass with engine oil formulations containing less then 400 ppm
phosphorus.
[0089] Exhaust system catalyst compatibility of engine oils is
measured by calculating the percent phosphorus retained in the
engine oil at the end of the Sequence IIIG engine test. It is well
known that phosphorus compounds that are volatilized from the
engine oil can find their way through the engine's exhaust system
and eventually reduce the efficiency of the exhaust system catalyst
via poisoning effects, adversely affecting the vehicle compliance
with government-regulated emissions requirements.
[0090] Formulations 17 and 17' (a reblend of 17) were subjected to
the ASTM D7320 test protocol at two different test laboratories. In
both cases, the oil formulations exhibited excellent oxidation and
wear control. The ILSAC GF-4 specification requires oil viscosity
increase of 150% maximum, weighted piston deposit merit rating of
3.5 minimum, and average cam & lifter wear of 60 microns
maximum. ILSAC GF-4 does not have a requirement for phosphorus
retention, however, ILSAC GF-5 requires phosphorus retention to be
79% minimum. Most conventional GF-5 oils on the market have
phosphorus retention values in the range of 80-83%. Formulation 17
of the current invention clearly demonstrates superior performance,
averaging 90% phosphorus retention based on tests conducted at two
different laboratories. In addition, some of the oils of the
current invention contain only one-third the amount of phosphorus
that is found in conventional GF-5 motor oils. All ILSAC GF-5 motor
oils are required to contain 600 ppm phosphorus minimum (for wear
control) and 800 ppm phosphorus maximum (for exhaust system
compatibility). When combined with the excellent phosphorus
retention levels of this invention, the low levels of phosphorus in
the engine oil will result in a significant reduction in exhaust
system catalyst poisoning and therefore significantly improved
exhaust system compatibility.
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